**Description** The Mission Capabilities and Concepts Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks to hire a **Autonomous Systems Engineer** to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Counter-WMD Weapons and Capabilities Division’s Autonomy Program. The successful candidate will serve in a Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) role to provide technical and program management support expertise in support of the DTRA PM. Candidate will work within a small (4-5 person) program team performing diverse technical advisory and program management support tasks. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: market research, requirements development, US Warfighter engagement, foreign allies and partner engagement, concept development, evaluation, and down-selection, capability CONOPS/CONEMPS development, experiment design, performance metrics and milestones development, performer engagement, performer proposal evaluation, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, program planning, critical path development, performance data analysis and review, program risk assessments, risk mitigation planning, test documentation support. Attend periodic program technical reviews and planning meetings. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science. + 5+ years’ experience supporting autonomous system RDT&E (DoD program support a plus) including some mix of: + System architecture design and experimentation; MOSA/WOSA + 2D/3D mapping; + Developmental Robotics/behaviors development; + PNT and odometry + Sensor/payload integration + Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC)/Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) + ATAK integration + Field testing and experimentation + US Citizen + Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in engineering or computer science + 5+ years’ experience in Autonomous/Robotic Systems RDT&E similar to above + Military combat arms/EOD/SOF experience a plus + DoD autonomous systems RDT&E and/or Acquisitions program experience a plus + Active SECRET security clearance or higher **COMPANY INFORMATION:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com . Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the **Autonomous Systems Engineer** position. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Required** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Loyal:** Shows firm and constant support to a cause + **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject + **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Motivations** **Required** + **Work-Life Balance:** Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks **Education** **Required** + Bachelors or better in Engineering **Experience** **Required** + 5-8 years: Relevant work experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.